Presenter: Maria Kemplin, Transportation Initiative, UK-HDI Hosted By: University of Kentucky Human Development Institute (HDI), Southeast ADA Center, Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University. Contact for More Information Southeast ADA Center Email: seadawebinars@syr.edu Phone: 404-541-9001 Web: adasoutheast.org  

Description Employee referrals and involvement in recruitment can increase worker retention. Partnering with vocational rehabilitation can help identify worker skills for other roles within the organization. The webinar will be led by Tim Ernst, Director of Human Resources at East & Westbrook Construction Co., and moderated by Kimberly Wickert, RETAIN Kentucky, Human Development Institute, University of Kentucky.

Presented by: Erin Fitzgerald, UK Human Development Institute (HDI) Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary (CTP) Coordinator, Supported Higher Education Project Session description: This seminar will explore ways in which comics and illustrations can help reduce barriers and increase understanding between clients and clinicians in healthcare settings. We will start with an introduction to the field of […]

Presenters: Mary Jo Cooley Hidecker, Ph.D., CCC-A/SLP and Sarah Elise Craig, M.S. CF-SLP Learning Objectives: This presentation focuses on when scanning may be used for AAC access and describes the sensory options to support scanning. The following scanning options will be discussed: 1) visual scanning (e.g., circular, linear, row/column, area/row/column), 2) partner-assisted scanning, 3) two-step […]